Club Chronicle. Dear Vail Mountain Club Members, WINTER

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1 Club Chronicle WINTER Dear Vail Mountain Club Members, Thanks for another wonderful summer filled with fun activities. Our intrepid hikers conquered Mounts Massive and Belford at over 14,000 ft as well as enjoying many other gorgeous trails. Road bike rides around the valley and beyond, mountain bike rides on Vail Mountain, cooking demos at The10th and wine tasting in Palisade kept our members busy all summer long. Our first kids camp and kids nights out with Ashley were quite the hit with our families as were Sunday Fundays on the river. Welcome to our new members from the past season. We are excited to have you experience your first winter with the Club! We are looking forward to welcoming the world to our valley for the Alpine World Ski Championships this February Join us for ski trips to Beaver Creek to cheer on the athletes! This winter s highlights include the inaugural heli ski trip to British Columbia, Canada with Last Frontier Heliskiing as well as the 5th annual cat skiing adventure in Steamboat. As if cat skiing isn t enough, this year we are adding more excitement with laps around Bridgestone s winter driving course. We will join with other Signature Clubs for ski days in nearby resorts, snowshoe and dining evenings, and other social occasions, including PINK Vail, the world s biggest ski day to conquer cancer. This Club Chronicle outlines the season s featured events. For up-to-date information about all Club activities, please visit our online calendar at We look forward to welcoming you at the Club this winter. Sincerely, Jane Ivy Club Director

2 General Club Information Club Communication The Club Website If you haven t done so already, please register at The website is your up-to-date resource for the latest Club information, the events and activities calendar, account statements and Member directory. The Weekly Newsletter We send an to all Members each week with information about Club and community events, and other useful tidbits. Please call the Front Desk if you would like to be included in the distribution. Facebook We invite you to follow Vail Mountain Club on Facebook to keep up with happenings around the Club. Slippers and Robes Slippers and robes are provided for your comfort while using Club facilities. Proper attire, however, is required in the Lounge. Club Access Each Member has an individual access code for entry into the Club which works only during Club operating hours. This code is for Member use only and should not be shared with non-members. Spa Reservations may be made by calling the Spa Concierge at (970) If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please provide 24 hours notice, otherwise the full cost of the treatment will be charged to your Member account. Members receive a 15% discount. For your convenience, a 20% gratuity will be added and may be adjusted at your discretion. Cell Phones Cell phone usage is not permitted in any public area of the Club. Vail Mountain Club Retail This winter we will feature apparel by Lole, Patagonia, Kjus, Alpenrock and Pistil. Stop by the Lounge and see what s new! Winter Club Hours 7:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Locker Room :00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Fitness Center hours, 7 days a week Breakfast Buffet :30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Food and Bar Service :30 a.m. 6:15 p.m. For your convenience, a 20% gratuity will be added and may be adjusted at your discretion. Pool and Hot Tubs :00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. There is no lifeguard on duty. Members and guests under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Weekly Activities Wednesday Wine & Cheese Thursday Pilates Friday Pilates Barre Snowshoe Hike Saturday Sports Conditioning Ski with Instructor Sunday Yoga Ski with Karen Welcome New Members Andrew and Vivien Greenberg Mountain Lakes, NJ

3 Featured Events & Activities Weekend Wine & Cheese December 21, January 18, February 15, March 22 Join us for drinks, appetizers and lively conversation on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 6:00 p.m. in the Lounge. Holiday Après December Enjoy complimentary appetizers in the Lounge après ski. Holiday Celebration December 26 Join us at The 10th to celebrate the winter festive season. First Tracks December 28, January 17, February 8, February 14, February 28, March 28 Be among the first guests on Vail Mountain to enjoy fresh powder and pristine corduroy. You will certainly work up an appetite for the hearty breakfast at either Two Elk or The 10th! Early Season Ski Demo presented by Vail Sports December 5 Be one of the first to try out this season s new equipment. Evening Snowshoe Hikes and Dinner Throughout the season Enjoy an evening hike followed by a delicious dinner at an onmountain restaurant. An Outing to Tennessee Pass March Ski, dine and sleep at the unique Tennessee Pass Cookhouse and Yurts. Behind the Scenes Tour January There are many things that happen behind the scenes to make skiing Vail Mountain an experience of a lifetime join us and find out! Day Ski Trips Throughout the season Explore new terrain at one of our nearby resorts of Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Arapahoe Basin, as well as cross country venues. Heli Ski Trip to B.C., Canada January 27 VMC s inaugural heli ski trip with Last Frontier Heliskiing in northwestern British Columbia is sure to become an annual event. Winter Driving School February 25 Novices and seasoned professionals are invited to hone your driving skills on Bridgestone s snow and ice covered courses near Steamboat Springs. Cat Skiing Trip to Steamboat Springs February 26 We will stay overnight in town and then enjoy a wonderful day in the backcountry guided by the experts from Steamboat Powdercats. Vail Mountain Challenge March Join us for a grand day on Vail Mountain and ski every lift. Guaranteed to make the legs sting and the heart sing! Last Tracks & Luau March 14 Our signature event of the winter season! Your exclusive opportunity to ski Game Creek Bowl after the lifts close and party afterwards at our annual spring luau party. PINK Vail March 21 Join our team to celebrate the world s biggest ski day to conquer cancer. Spring Bake Off April 18 Celebrate closing weekend by making your favorite baked goods to enter into our bake off. Of course, we will need plenty of tasters too! Book Club Our book selections are as diverse as our membership! Join other VMC readers in the Lounge for our book discussion on select afternoons during the winter. Please follow the event calendar at for more events, registration, and further details. This is a guide only and dates are subject to change. Event fees may apply.

4 Vail Signature Clubs Winter Events Your Vail Mountain Club membership entitles you to exclusive offers and access to Signature Club events. This is a guide only and dates are subject to change. Event fees may apply. For updates and details, as well as information regarding exclusive discounts with our partners such as CME and Vail Sports, please visit Ski Demo Day presented by Vail Sports December 15 Your opportunity to test out the latest in ski technology from a variety of ski manufacturers. Vail Sports Shopping Evening December 18 Holiday shopping at a discount in Vail Sports and affiliated stores! Bowling at Bol March Dust off the shoes, don the bowling shirt! This is our chance to retain the trophy! Race Day March A chance to put your ski racing skills to the test as we challenge members of other Vail Clubs through the course. We will then head to Game Creek Club for a well-deserved lunch. Vilar Performing Arts On selected evenings, Club Members are invited to a special reception and performance. The Vilar opens the exclusive May Gallery Patrons Lounge to Club Members for wine and hors d oeuvres prior to the show. The ticket price includes the reception and performance. Dates will be announced in the weekly newsletter. Please contact the Vail Mountain Club Concierge at (970) to reserve your tickets.

5 Kids Corner Family & Kids Activities Mom s Morning Out Third Wednesday morning of the month Moms, drop your little ones at the Club and get out for a few turns on the hill. Winter Survival Day Make sure you dress warmly as we will spend the day in the backcountry and learn how to survive the Colorado winters! Movie Night Pajama parties are the best parties at the VMC! Come comfy for a fun night at the club with pizza, popcorn and fun movie. Kids Night Out They are back and better than ever! Join Ashley for a Saturday night out on the town while parents enjoy an evening out themselves. Just for Teens Go out and about with Ashley this winter for snowmobiling, evening ski adventures at Keystone, hockey games and so much more! Weekly Activities Join us for games and crafts during Wine & Cheese, Adventure Ridge outings, bowling and ice skating. Days will vary to provide more participation opportunities. Holiday Fun! Santa Train Santa Claus is coming to town! Board a train in Georgetown as we roll through a winter wonderland! VMC Kids Holiday Mini Camp Monday, December 22 - Wednesday, December 24 Join Ashley for a morning of snowshoeing, cookie decorating and more! Save the Date! VMC Kids Camp 2015 We are excited to announce camp dates for next summer! Monday, July 13 Friday, July 17 Monday, August 3 Friday, August 7 Registration will opens February 1. Space is limited so sign up early! Kids Holiday Party December 26 Kids will enjoy their own fun festivities to celebrate the season while parents attend the party at The 10th. Dog Sledding Join us as we head west towards Wolcott and explore new terrain while dogs pull us along in a sled. Please check the event calendar at for updates and more details. Please contact Ashley at acawthorn@vailresorts.com if you are in town or interested in other activities. Event fees may apply.

6 Club Policies Reservations at The 10th Please call (970) to make your reservation. Reservations are strongly recommended. Large parties (10 or more) are best accommodated before 11:30 a.m. and after 1:30 p.m. During the Christmas holiday period (December 20 January 4), Members may make a maximum of eight (8) reservations each with a maximum of eight (8) people per party. Members must always accompany their guests when booking into the allocated Club seats. Reservations made by a Member for unaccompanied guests will be booked into the allocated public seats as available. Once Member reservations are full, Members may begin booking into the public seats as available. If reservations are not cancelled by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the reservation, a $25 charge will be assessed for each person in the party to the reservation holder s Club account. Reservations will be held for 15 minutes. If a party is more than 15 minutes late, the restaurant cannot guarantee that a table will be available. Winter Guest Policy All guests must be accompanied by a Member when in the Club. No unaccompanied guests are allowed in the Club. Members are responsible for the actions of their guests and for ensuring that guests are aware of Club rules and regulations. All guest charges will be billed to the Member s account. Please sign-in all guests each day at the Front Desk. Guests who are not signed in by a Member may be subject to an additional $15 per day per person charge. Children under the age of six (6) will not count towards a Member s guest total and will not be subject to guest fees but should be signed in each day. Members may accompany four (4) complimentary guests per membership per day but no more than eight (8) guests per membership per day. If a Member exceeds either four (4) guests per day or 30 guests per season, a $25 per person per day fee will be charged to the Member account. Members are allowed to accompany 30 complimentary guests per winter season. Up to four (4) complimentary, accompanied guests may join a Member in the Club after 3:00 p.m. These guests will not count towards the accompanied guest total. Members must sign-in these guests at the Front Desk. An individual guest is allowed a maximum of four (4) annual visits to the Club. Exceptions include extended family and current house guests of the Member. This is regardless of which Member(s) they accompany. Special event guest fees are inclusive of daily guest fees. Guest Rental Locker Policy Members may rent a locker for guests for $15 per day or $50 per week. Guests may store four (4) pair of skis per guest locker. Guests utilizing the locker room are required to rent a daily locker. The Club does not permit storage of items outside of lockers, under benches or on top of the lockers. Any item not stored in a locker will be removed from the locker room. Members are encouraged to contact the Club in advance of a guest s arrival to reserve a locker and ensure a smooth process for their guests.

7 Guest Ski Transport Policy Ski valet transport services from the garage to the snow are complimentary for registered guests for up to two (2) sets of skis/ snowboards each day. Additional ski transports per day will be charged $15 per ski/snowboard per day to the Member s account. Guest rental lockers ($15) are inclusive of ski valet transport services. Wine & Cheese Guest Policy Guests are invited to attend our Wine & Cheese events with a Member for a cost of $15 per person to be applied to the Member account. Special Event Policy Members may place guests on a wait list for an event. Extended family members will be given priority for the wait list. Members will be notified prior to the event if guests can be accommodated. Guests may be accommodated on a first come, first served basis depending on the popularity of the event. Some special events will have a guest maximum. Guest fees may apply. Ski Instructor Policy Instructors are not permitted: Inside the Club unless they are scheduled for a lesson with a Member. They may wait for the Member(s) at the Ski Valet entrance but should arrive no more than 10 minutes before the scheduled lesson. To have breakfast or beverages while waiting. In the ski locker room or garage area unless authorized by the Club Director to assist with a Member s special needs. Members may invite instructors to join them in the Club any time after 11:00 a.m. They must, however, remove their jacket whenever inside the Club. Instructors will not count towards the accompanied guest total. Contact Information Staff Names & Phone Numbers Jane Ivy Club Director (970) jivy@vailresorts.com Ron Hardy Clubhouse Manager (970) rhardy@vailresorts.com Karen Höiem Activities Manager (970) khoiem@vailresorts.com Vail Mountain Club Advisory Board Courtney Wilcox Member Services Manager (970) cwilcox@vailresorts.com Derek Ducharme Valet Services Manager (970) dducharme@vailresorts.com Ashley Cawthorn Activities Coordinator (970) acawthorn@vailresorts.com Front Desk/Concierge (970) (970) (Fax) vailmountainclub@vailresorts.com Vail Mountain Club Member Representatives Bahman Atefi batefi@alionscience.com Peter Behrendt peter6666@aol.com Alan Danson alandan@comcast.net John Duke johnduke@gmail.com Fred Pack ffhp911@yahoo.com Wayne Ruting wruting@decentrix.net Debbie Shpall shpall@aol.com Vail Resorts, Inc. Representatives Chris Jarnot Jennifer Sturgeon Social Committee Jill Alfond Margo Hields Chris Hynes Bob Louthan Judy Pitkin Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Vail Mountain (970) chrisj@vailresorts.com Director, Vail & Beaver Creek Clubs (970) jsturgeon@vailresorts.com jillalfond@mac.com hields@me.com chris@hynescapital.com bob.louthan@comcast.net judypitkin@me.com

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